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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Kuujjuaq?

The distance between Kuujjuaq (Kuujjuaq Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1589 miles / 2558 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuujjuaq (YVP) to Des Moines (DSM) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 5 minutes.

Kuujjuaq Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Kuujjuaq to Des Moines

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuujjuaq to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1589.169 miles
  • 2557.520 kilometers
  • 1380.950 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1586.630 miles
  • 2553.433 kilometers
  • 1378.744 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuujjuaq to Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Kuujjuaq Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Kuujjuaq to Des Moines generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuujjuaq to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuujjuaq Airport (YVP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Airport information

Origin Kuujjuaq Airport
City: Kuujjuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVP
ICAO Code: CYVP
Coordinates: 58°5′45″N, 68°25′36″W
Destination Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W